Twice-Baked Potato Casserole with Bacon

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This baked potato casserole recipe is easy, delicious, and always a favorite with everyone!

Submitted by JillNicole
Updated on October 31, 2023
a heaping spoonful of twice baked potato casserole is being lifted from the baking dish.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 10 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cubed

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled, and divided

  • 1/4 cup chopped chives, divided

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

    all ingredients to make twice baked potato casserole gathered on a kitchen counter.

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  2. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

    tendered drained potatoes in a stock pot.

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  3. Add milk, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the potatoes; mash until nearly smooth. 

    potatoes mashed inside stock pot.

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  4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, 3/4 of the bacon, and 2 tablespoons of chives. Spread potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.

    mashed potato mixture spread evenly in a baking dish.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top; continue baking until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more. Garnish with remaining bacon and chives.

    twice baked potato casserole topped with extra cheese and bacon, out of the oven, cooling on a wire rack.

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Test Kitchen Tips

This recipe was tested in our test kitchen in June 2023 and was updated to use 1/2 cup of milk for mashing the potatoes and cooked bacon instead of bacon bits. 

When short on time, use two 20-to 24-oz packages of refrigerated diced potatoes. Cook according to recipe or microwave in a large bowl on high for 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405 Calories
24g Fat
37g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 457mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 210mg 16%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 972mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.